When the story picked up two years after the tragic death of his wife, Carmella, widower Rob Hansen's grief was still so palpable that in some ways it seemed as if no time had passed at all. He needed something to shake him out of his rut, and meeting actress Sophie Jackson certainly did that! The connection between Sophie and Rob was obvious from the start, and no matter how much they tried to resist the pull of their feelings, they only grew stronger as they got to know each other. I loved the way
that Rob and Sophie slowly opened up and allowed themselves to be
vulnerable, which was extraordinarily difficult for them both, though for different reasons.
Sophie's story was just as tragic, if not more so, than Rob's, and I cried when she finally shared her past with him. She was such a strong person and had survived much more than anyone should ever have to. I wish it hadn't been so difficult for Sophie to see the good in herself for so long! Between Rob and Sophie, there were a lot
of serious, emotional moments in this book, but there was also plenty of humor to
lighten things up when necessary. I particularly enjoyed when Sophie and Rob debated
the merits of Star Wars vs. Star Trek, which filled my nerdy little heart with glee.
Rob's sister Misty was another highlight of the book. I very much enjoyed Misty and Rob's sibling teasing and banter, though their love and support for one another remained clear throughout. I'm looking forward to learning more about Misty when she is featured in the next book of the series.
Overall, "Dumpster Fire" gave me all the feels, and I adored it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!
Rob's sister Misty was another highlight of the book. I very much enjoyed Misty and Rob's sibling teasing and banter, though their love and support for one another remained clear throughout. I'm looking forward to learning more about Misty when she is featured in the next book of the series.
Overall, "Dumpster Fire" gave me all the feels, and I adored it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!
*Review copy provided by the author via L. Woods PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Dumpster Fire"
dumpster fire
noun
1. an utterly calamitous situation
2. mismanagement for the ages
3. something very difficult no one wants to deal with
4. Rob Hansen
Rob was single.
That hadn’t been the plan. But it turned out that his plan wasn’t immune to car accidents. It couldn’t stave off death, couldn’t stop bad things from happening.
Now Carmella—his wife, his best friend, the other half of his heart—was gone. And she’d been gone long enough for the tendrils of loneliness to creep in, for him to risk dipping his toe back into the dating world. The only problem was that dating was a hell of a lot different in this world than when he’d been in college.
He wasn’t good at apps and profiles, his banter skills were rusty, and his flirting . . . well, some might say it was atrocious.
Then came high, high heels.
Then came a sharp voice with an impressive repertoire of curse words.
Then came a woman who was definitely not Carmella . . . but who might be the possibility of something more.
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